How much does a rotary drill operator make in Ohio?
$63,600a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Ohio. That is $30.58 an hour or $5,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.58
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,380Median: $63,600Highest 10%: $82,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $63,600 | $30.58 | |
| 75th | $73,430 | $35.30 | |
| 90th | $82,860 | $39.84 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Canton, OH | $63,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 9. Mississippi | $67,290 |
| 10. New York | $67,000 |
| 11. California | $65,520 |
| 12. Ohio | $63,600 |
| 13. Arizona | $62,920 |
| 14. Florida | $61,970 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $61,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $30.58 ($63,600 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $63,600 against $67,890 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Ohio rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Ohio ranks 12 of 26 states.
Which city in Ohio pays rotary drill operators the most?
Canton-Massillon, OH, with a median of $63,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.